MOTU MIDI Express XT 8x8 USB MIDI interface with SMPTE Timecode

If you're a professional musician, producer, or audio engineer seeking advanced and sophisticated technology for your creative endeavors, the MOTU MIDI Express XT 8x8 USB MIDI interface with SMPTE Timecode is an ideal choice. This high-quality interface offers a comprehensive solution for MIDI data transfer, boasting 8 MIDI IN, 9 MIDI OUT, and 128 MIDI channels, ensuring compatibility with all Mac and Windows software.

This innovative device is equipped with 16 convenient, one-touch presets, including 8 factory and 8 user-programmable options. These presets provide instant front-panel access to multiple operational configurations, streamlining your workflow and enhancing productivity.

The MIDI Express XT comes with ClockWorks console software for both Mac OS X and Windows, offering extensive MIDI routing, merging, and muting capabilities. As a professional-grade SMPTE timecode synchronizer, the Express XT can convert and stripe SMPTE in all frame formats, including 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 drop and non-drop, and 30. The SMPTE "jam sync" feature with adjustable freewheeling ensures glitch-free synchronization, making this device a reliable tool for high-stakes projects.

Supporting MIDI Machine Control (MMC), the Express XT can function as either an MMC master or slave, distributing MMC transport commands to all other connected MMC devices. The front-panel pedal input allows for the connection of a foot switch, which can be programmed to generate MIDI data when pressed and send it to any connected devices. This feature is particularly useful for live performances, enabling MIDI patch changes to synths and sound modules.

Taking full advantage of USB technology, the MIDI Express XT offers high-speed MIDI throughput, sub-millisecond timing accuracy, and support for "hot-swapping" and plug-and-play expansion. Simply add another MOTU USB MIDI interface via any available USB port. The Express XT's internal international power supply ensures reliable performance and professional operation, making it a must-have tool for any serious music or audio professional.